A study published recently in Emergency Medicine Australasia described the associationbetween lid and conjunctival injuries (LACI) with non-fatal strangulation and/or domesticfamily violence in cases of non-sexual assault. The authors highlighted the importance of afull clinical examination of the eye and…
A motion to ensure that necessary training and resources are provided to medical professionals so sexual assault victims can access forensic medical examinations without having to leave regional health centres was successful at the Queensland Labour Conference. Reported by Eden…
What is the ‘hot-tubbing’ of medical experts?Hot-tubbing is a term used when concurrent evidence of expert witnesses is heard by the court. It can be used in criminal, civil, and coronial court systems. There are said to be many benefits…
What are the strengths of peer-review in forensic medical reports?Peer review encourages learning and self-reflection and promotes greater standardisation of specialised technique and expert opinion. It is a practice that benefits both the reviewer and the reviewee in the opportunity…